1966 Abarth OT vs. 1970 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Abarth OT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Abarth OT would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Abarth OT (185 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Camaro. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Abarth OT should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 808 kg more than 1966 Abarth OT.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
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1966 Abarth OT | 1970 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | Abarth | Chevrolet |
Model | OT | Camaro |
Year Released | 1966 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1946 cc | 5025 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 98.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1518 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2020 mm | 2760 mm |